The Umbrella

Why does the narrator throw the umbrella away?

• Her mother tells her that she doesn’t need it.

• She doesn’t need it now that it stopped raining.

• She realizes how important her mother is to her.

• She doesn’t want to reveal that Miss Crosman gave it to her.

What mistake in judgment did the speaker make?

• She assumed her mother was working with Mrs. Lee at the restaurant.

• She didn't realize her parents weren't really Chinese.

• She thought the weather was supposed to be warm rather than raining.

• She thought Eugenie had left her umbrella at Miss Crossman's.

What 'trick' does the old man repeatedly use?

• Selling umbrellas for money

• Asking for directions

• Offering fake jewelry

• Telling sad stories

Why does the mother think the old man might be titled, like 'Sir Harry Goldsworthy'?

• He has a rich-sounding accent

• He wears fancy clothes

• He has an expensive umbrella

• He tells her he is rich

What is the primary theme of the story 'The Umbrella'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Deception

• C) Adventure

• D) Love

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Umbrella'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

What is the significance of the umbrella in the story?

• A) It symbolizes wealth

• B) It represents protection

• C) It is a plot device for deception

• D) It is a family heirloom

In 'The Umbrella', what mistake does the protagonist make?

• A) Trusting a stranger

• B) Losing the umbrella

• C) Forgetting an appointment

• D) Misjudging the weather

What is the tone of the story 'The Umbrella'?

• A) Humorous

• B) Tragic

• C) Suspenseful

• D) Melancholic

Which character trait best describes the protagonist in 'The Umbrella'?

• A) Naive

• B) Cunning

• C) Brave

• D) Generous